Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
twist-of-fate
noun
/twɪst əv feɪt/
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Definition
An unexpected and unchangeable event that alters the course of someone’s life.
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Examples
- Winning the lottery was a twist-of-fate that changed her life dramatically.
- He considered his accident a twist-of-fate that led him to a new career path.
- Their meeting at the café was a remarkable twist-of-fate that brought them together.
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Meaning
A twist-of-fate refers to something unforeseen that can dramatically change circumstances, often in a surprising manner.
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Synonyms
- turning point
- serendipity
- chance occurrence